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Beautiful Animal Statues (8 Photos)
Content warning: From towering eagles carved into mountaintops in India to playful glass cats on European streets, animal-inspired sculptures appear across the globe in surprising forms. This collection features eight remarkable creations: a monumental eagle in Kerala, a
From towering eagles carved into mountaintops in India to playful glass cats on European streets, animal-inspired sculptures appear across the globe in surprising forms.
This collection features eight remarkable creations: a monumental eagle in Kerala, a climbing cat column in Germany, recycled scrap-metal animals, and a child and dog seamlessly carved into the streets of Antwerp.
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1. Child and Dog — Batist Vermeulen, also known as Tist in Antwerp, Belgium
A seamless stone carving embedded directly into the street, depicting a child resting alongside a dog. A hidden piece of public art blending sculpture into daily life. More about it!: A Timeless Tale of Friendship Immortalized in Antwerp
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2. Katzenstele — Siegfried Neuenhausen in Braunschweig, Germany
“Katzenstele” in downtown Braunschweig, German by sculptor Siegfried Neuenhausen, a former professor at the Braunschweig University of Art. The cat monument has been drawing attention to stray cats in Braunschweig since 1981. It stands as a symbol of appreciating all the kitties in town who don’t have a loving roof over their heads.
3. Kingfisher — JK Brown in UK
Made entirely from scrap metal, this kingfisher sculpture by artist JK Brown shows the bird clutching a fish in its beak. The work combines natural beauty with industrial remnants.
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4. Looking tyred – Elephant sculpture made of tires by Villu Jaanisoo
This elephant sculpture is built from old car tires, woven together to form a lifelike figure. More about the statue and photos!: Elephant sculpture made of tires by Villu Jaanisoo
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5. Merino Ram — Matt Sloane in Tasmania, Australia
Created by metal artist Matt Sloane, this ram is made from repurposed steel parts and gears. It pays homage to Tasmania’s sheep farming heritage while showcasing intricate craftsmanship.
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6. Stained Glass Cat — Shelyhina Kateryna
Built from colorful shards of stained glass, this cat sculpture is shown climbing a wall. The light passing through the glass gives the figure an ever-changing look. More!: The natural movement of this cat sculpture is amazing
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7. Bear — Bordalo II in Turin, Italy
A massive bear made from recycled materials and painted details, created by Portuguese artist Bordalo II. It’s part of his well-known “Trash Animals” series, bringing environmental awareness into public space. More!: 22 photos – A Collection of Street Art by Bordalo II
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8. Jatayu Earth’s Center Eagle — Rajiv Anchal in Kerala, India
This sculpture is the world’s largest bird statue, depicting the mythical eagle Jatayu. Created by artist Rajiv Anchal, it stretches across 200 feet and is part of Jatayu Earth’s Center, a park dedicated to myth and nature.
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Absolutely Fantastic (10 Photos)
From sculptures woven with roots in Chicago to surrealist murals in Germany and delicate land art on UK shores, these works show the incredible range of creativity found in public spaces. This collection brings together emotional sculptures, layered murals, natural installations, and striking portraits — each piece transforming its surroundings into something unforgettable.
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1. UMI Sculpture — Daniel Popper in Chicago, USA
A monumental figure crafted from wood and roots, with hands gently opening the chest as if revealing an inner world. The sculpture blends natural textures with a calm, meditative expression, placed in a green landscape. More!: “UMI” Sculpture by Daniel Popper in Lisle, Illinois🔗 Follow Daniel Popper on Instagram
2. Tor zu Flingern — Klaus Klinger in Düsseldorf, Germany
A building facade covered in layered scenes: oversized faces, bicyclists, cityscapes, and fantastical figures blend together in a dreamlike sequence. Painted stairs extend into the real street, making passersby part of the artwork. The woman and the dog really live in the house and the mural is called “Tor zu Flingern”.
3. Fluidus — Jon Foreman in Wales, UK
Curved lines of pebbles arranged on a sandy beach form a rhythmic wave pattern. Each stone is placed to create a sense of movement, with colors shifting from dark to light across the design. More by Jon Foreman!: Stone By Stone (19 Photos)Jon Foreman: Yes it looks like a jellyfish, no its not meant to be one. I’m not trying to suppress any imagination but for me I’m essentially trying to create something that doesn’t yet exist so that attachment to something that does exist gets on my nerves haha also feels like its oversimplifying the work a bit… But call it what you want haha!
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4. World goal 9 — Cristian Blanxer in Aarhus, Denmark
A mural depicting the profile of a woman tilting her head back, inside which a street scene is painted. The composition creates a layered perspective, blending portraiture with city architecture. More!: 6 Murals by Cristian Blanxer and Victor García Repo🔗 Follow Cristian Blanxer on Instagram
5. Giant Pigeon — The Highness in Stockholm, Sweden
A hyper-detailed mural of a pigeon fills the wall, painted with iridescent feathers and lifelike texture. The piece elevates a common urban bird into a monumental presence.🔗 Follow The Highness on Instagram
6. Flowing Strength — Flow in Calais, France
A striking portrait of a woman in traditional clothing, holding a sword with a white dragon behind her. Surrounded by flowers and bold patterns, the mural combines cultural symbolism with detailed realism.🔗 Follow Flow on Instagram
7. The Weight of Grief — Celeste Roberge in the USA
A crouching human figure formed from a steel framework filled with large stones. The work conveys heaviness and endurance, with the rocks serving as both structure and burden. More like this: The Weight We Carry (8 Photos)
8. Willow Archer — Anna The Willow in the UK
A life-sized figure of an archer sculpted from woven willow branches, standing in a forest clearing. The natural material creates flowing lines that resemble both a dress and the pull of the bow.🔗 Follow Anna The Willow on Facebook
9. Guardianes del Horizonte — Moxaico in Caspe, Spain
A large mural showing three birds inside a circular frame: an owl, a small songbird and a vulture. The animals are painted in warm yellow tones against a black background, with fine floral line work surrounding them.🔗 Follow Moxaico on Instagram
10. Overthinker — Rew Nurse
A monochrome portrait painted on a decaying interior wall. The artwork shows the side profile of an elderly man with closed eyes, deep wrinkles and a long beard. The peeling paint and broken ceiling become part of the scene.🔗 Follow Rew Nurse on Instagram
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Cute Animals (25 Photos)
Content warning: Street art makes cities more exciting, and animal-themed street art is one of the cutest ways to do it. From fun murals to giant sculptures, artists around the world bring nature to life on city streets. This collection has 25 amazing artworks, each showi
Street art makes cities more exciting, and animal-themed street art is one of the cutest ways to do it.
From fun murals to giant sculptures, artists around the world bring nature to life on city streets. This collection has 25 amazing artworks, each showing animals in creative and unexpected ways.
From a huge lynx made of recycled materials in Portugal to a bold black jaguar mural in France, these pieces mix art with a message about protecting the environment. Whether they’re painted on walls, built from straw, or made from old trash, they all celebrate the beauty of animals in surprising places.
Keep scrolling to see some of the most awesome animal street art from around the world!
More: 45 Purrfect Street Art Pieces: A Tribute to Our Cats
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“E ‘Torre” by Giulio Masieri in Pordenone, Italy.
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Black Jaguar by Dave Baranes in Saint-Maur-des-Fossés, France.
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Statue Of Biggest Cat In The World? – By BORDALO II in Lisboa, Portugal.
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Kelly the Wonderdog by Jimmy Dvate in Major Plains, Australia.
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Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields: Inside the Wara Art Festival: 12 Sculptures!
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COLOR NOMADS DAWGS – By BillyGee Atelier, Fabian Bane Florin, and Alex Martinez in Chur, Switzerland.
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Ontario grizzly blending into its surroundings… By Sonny Behan.
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Mural by Cukin Koszalin in Miroslawiec, Poland.
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“A Glimpse of Humanity” by SMOK in Ronse, Belgium.
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A +100 years Old Dog’s Grave Receives Sticks.
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Half Baby Beaver – By Trash Artist BORDALO II in Switzerland.
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Banksy’s Street Art in London: Unmasking the Zoo of Modern Society (9 Photos)
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Mural by Nina Valkhoff in Cheltenham, Gloucestershire for Cheltenham Paint Festival.
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Fox mural by Alegria del Prado in Carballo, Spain.
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By creative genius Tom Bob: Collection 2 (31 photos)
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Have you heard the story of the squirrel and Robin?: By Curtis Hylton at Kungsgatan 11 in Oskarshamn, Sweden.
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Hungry Giraffe in Utrecht: Jan Is De Man’s Mural Feeds on Real Plants.
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By SWIFTMANTIS in Papaioea, New Zealand.
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They made a statue to honor a stray cat that used to sit in this position and watch the passers by: Photos here!
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House turned into a giant cardboard box with a cat: By Nego in Torrellas, Zaragoza, Spain.
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Looking tyred – Elephant sculpture made of tires by Villu Jaanisoo in Jyväskylä, Finland. More photos here! Here is the Google Map location if you want to see it!
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Merino Ram sculpture by Matt Sloane in Tasmania, Australia.
More about the Ram sculpture here!
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By Braga Last 1in Les Pennes Mirabeau, Southern France.
More!: Mind-Bending 3D Street Art by Braga Last One (+10 Photos)
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“E ‘Torre” by Giulio Masieri in Pordenone, Italy
Street Artist Giulio Masieri
By Giulio Masieri in Pordenone, Italy.Il Friuli: “The project – explains Masieri – was born in the period of the lockdown. While we were all closed in the house, I didn’t know how to use the time and the idea was born almost for fun. I left with a cat (who keeps an eye on the condominium where he lives, ed ) and then I thought about involving the Torre association to find other walls to decorate. So we hope to be able to invade the city. I chose the dog because I really wanted this design to be for everyone. And so I opted for man’s best friend “.
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Un enorme cane a guardia di Torre di Pordenone
A Torre di Pordenone, su un muro del quartiere, ha preso vita, grazie a tre giorni di lavoro, un cane…Daniele Micheluz (Il Friuli)
Giant Straw Animals Invade Japanese Fields: Inside the Wara Art Festival (12 Sculptures!)
Content warning: Discover the Wara Art Festival in Niigata, Japan, where giant straw sculptures transform the countryside into a creative outdoor gallery. This unique event celebrates tradition, sustainability, and art, showcasing intricate designs made from rice straw.
Step into the world of the Wara Art Festival in Niigata, Japan, where giant animal sculptures made from rice straw turn the countryside into an outdoor art gallery.
Since 2008, this one-of-a-kind festival has brought creativity and tradition together, using leftover straw from rice harvests to create impressive sculptures.
From towering elephants to playful mythical creatures, each sculpture is carefully crafted by skilled artists and students. Surrounded by Niigata’s scenic rice fields, the festival highlights sustainability by turning agricultural byproducts into inspiring art. It’s a perfect example of how creativity can celebrate both culture and environmental awareness.
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What do you think about the giant straw sculptures in Japan? Do you have a favorite?
Sculptures You (probably) Didn’t Know Existed (30 Photos)
I love stumbling upon art that feels like a hidden gem—those incredible sculptures that stop you in your tracks and make you wonder, “How did I not know this existed?”
From massive figures seemingly rising from the earth to intricate works that play with gravity, these sculptures redefine what’s possible. Join me on a journey through 30 of the most amazing sculptures around the world, each with its own story and artistry that you probably didn’t know was out there.More: Sculptures With True Creativity (12 Photos)
1. The Statue of King Arthur, located in Tintagel, England, is a striking bronze sculpture by artist Rubin Eynon.
Erected in 2016, this statue stands on the cliffs of Tintagel Castle, a site steeped in Arthurian legend. The sculpture, named “Gallos” (meaning “power” in Cornish), depicts a cloaked and crowned King Arthur holding his sword, with his body appearing to merge with the landscape.This artwork symbolizes the enduring power and mystery of the Arthurian legends that are deeply rooted in the area.
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2. Albert György’s sculpture, Melancholy, captures the emptiness left by grief.
As John Maddox eloquently states, “We may look as if we carry on with our lives as before… but this emptiness is how we all feel… all the time.”
3. Christ of the Abyss is an extraordinary bronze statue created by Guido Galletti in 1954.
This unique piece rests on the seabed of the Mediterranean Sea, nestled between Camogli and Portofino on the Italian Riviera. Submerged beneath the azure waters, it continues to captivate divers and visitors with its serene and mystical presence.
4. This colossal sculpture was created nearly 450 years ago by Flemish sculptor Giambologna as a symbol of Italy’s Apennine mountains. Standing at nearly 14 meters (45 ft) tall, it was commissioned by Francesco de Medici, the Grand Duke of Tuscany, in 1579.
Positioned above a pond, the statue features a chamber in its head where Francesco would sit and fish at night. When a fire was lit inside, the Colossus’s eyes glowed red, and smoke billowed from its nostrils, creating a striking visual effect.
5. The Christ the Redeemer statue, standing atop Corcovado Mountain in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, is one of the world’s most recognizable landmarks.
This 30-meter (98 ft) tall statue, with arms stretching 28 meters (92 ft) wide, overlooks the city, symbolizing peace and welcoming all with open arms. Completed in 1931 and designed by French sculptor Paul Landowski and Brazilian engineer Heitor da Silva Costa, it has become a symbol of Christianity around the globe and an enduring image of Brazil.More: Christ the Redeemer: An Icon of Faith and Artistry
6. Not the most amazing statue, but definitely an amazing story. In Istanbul, Turkey, they made a statue to honor the famous stray cat (Tombili) that used to sit in this position and watch the passers by.
One month after its installation the sculpture went missing. A comment from Turkey MP Tuncay Özkan: “They stole the Tombili statue. They are enemies of everything beautiful. All they know is hate, tears and war”. The statue was safely returned a short time later. More photos here.
7. This eagle sculpture is the world’s largest bird statue, created by Indian artist Rajiv Anchal.
Located at Jatayu Earth’s Center in Kerala, India, the sculpture took a decade to complete. Spanning 200 feet in length, 150 feet in width, and 70 feet in height, this colossal work of art depicts the mythical eagle Jatayu from the Indian epic, Ramayana.
8. This stunning marble sculpture, Ajax and Cassandra, was crafted in 2022 by renowned Italian contemporary artist Jago.
The piece beautifully captures the dramatic moment between the Greek hero Ajax and the Trojan priestess Cassandra.
9. Sendai Daikannon in Japan, the eighth-tallest statue in the world at 100 meters (330 ft).
Its serene, watchful presence overlooks the quiet urban landscape, creating a striking contrast between its massive spiritual form and the everyday city life below.
10. The great challenge by Nicolas Lavarenne. Antibes, French Riviera.
This striking bronze sculpture depicts a dynamic, elongated figure balancing on the edge of a cliff, arms outstretched as if preparing to leap into the vast blue sea below.
11. This is how the Statue of Unity in India looks like. It’s the tallest statue in the world: standing at 182 meters (597 ft) tall, it’s nearly three times the height of the Statue of Liberty.
This monumental statue of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel, a key leader in India’s independence, stands on a massive platform with an observation deck, emphasizing its grandeur and scale.
12. This sculpture by Bruno Catalano
Portrays the profound emptiness experienced by migrants as they depart from their homeland—leaving their loved ones and their community behind—in pursuit of a better life:More: 9 Fragmented travelers – Amazing sculptures by Bruno Catalano
13. The incredible statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain
Statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain, standing powerfully against the waves with a trident in hand. This impressive sculpture captures the mythical god of the sea in a commanding pose, evoking themes of strength and the majesty of the ocean.More: The incredible ocean statue of Neptune (Poseidon) in Gran Canaria, Spain
14. Leshan Giant Buddha in China (800 AD) At 71 meters (233 ft) tall, this is the tallest pre-modern statue on Earth.
The Leshan Giant Buddha is carved into the cliffside in Leshan, Sichuan, China, overlooking the convergence of three rivers.
15. Close-up views of Gian Lorenzo Bernini’s marble statue of David, housed in the Galleria Borghese in Rome, Italy.
The dynamic sculpture captures the biblical hero mid-action, winding up to sling a stone. Bernini’s David is depicted with intense focus, furrowed brows, and clenched lips, conveying determination. The statue’s muscular arms and detailed hands grip the twisted ropes of the sling, showcasing Bernini’s skill in portraying tension and movement in marble. This statue contrasts Michelangelo’s famous David by capturing the hero in the midst of battle rather than in a calm, contemplative stance.
16. The Kiss of Death is a marble sculpture made in 1930 and found in Poblenou Cemetery, Barcelona.
This emotionally intense sculpture is renowned for its depiction of the delicate boundary between life and death, symbolized by Death’s kiss.
17. The Weight of Thought, bronze sculptures by Thomas Lerooy.
18. Victor Noir’s grave in Père-Lachaise cemetery, created by Patrick Magaud in 1984, has gained fame not for Noir’s journalistic work but for the legend surrounding his death and burial site.
Noir was a journalist shot dead, and his grave features a full-sized bronze statue of him lying down, as if recently shot. Over time, the statue became a fertility symbol.Legend has it that kissing the statue on the lips, leaving a flower in Victor’s hat, and rubbing the genital area enhances fertility, improves one’s sex life, or helps find a husband within a year. This has led to the lips and trousers’ bulge on the statue becoming noticeably shiny from repeated contact.
In 2004, a fence was erected around the grave to prevent this practice, but public protest led to its removal. Victor Noir’s grave remains one of the most visited and talked-about monuments in Père-Lachaise.
19. The amazing handkerchief detail in this marble statue made by French sculptor Louis Philippe Mouchy in 1781.
Featuring a highly realistic handkerchief carved to appear as delicate lace, draped around the neck of the figure. The sculpture captures the fine details of the lacework, folds, and textures, showcasing Mouchy’s skill in replicating soft fabrics in hard marble, a testament to his mastery of the medium. The statue also displays the figure’s elaborate curls and formal attire, highlighting the elegance and refinement typical of 18th-century French sculpture.
20. The Ecstasy of Saint Teresa, a renowned Baroque sculpture by Gian Lorenzo Bernini, located in the Cornaro Chapel of Santa Maria della Vittoria in Rome.
This intricate marble sculpture depicts Saint Teresa of Ávila in a moment of religious ecstasy, her face expressing both pain and bliss as an angel holds a golden spear poised above her. Radiant golden rays crafted from gilded bronze descend from above, symbolizing divine light and adding dramatic intensity to the scene.
21. Luo Li Rong is a contemporary artist renowned for crafting hyper-realistic clay and bronze sculptures.
22. The Dignity statue in South Dakota, a stunning 50-foot-tall sculpture of a Native American woman draped in a star quilt.
The statue features a blend of metal and vibrant blue diamond shapes that catch the light, symbolizing the cultural heritage and spirit of the Lakota and Dakota people. The woman’s expression is serene, with her arms outstretched as if embracing the landscape around her.
24. Freedom Sculpture, Philadelphia
“I wanted to create a sculpture almost anyone, regardless of their background, could look at and instantly recognize that it is about the idea of struggling to break free. This sculpture is about the struggle for achievement of freedom through the creative process” — Zenos Frudakis:
25. The vision of Constantine by Bernini is arguably one of the most underrated sculpture in art history.
Gian Lorenzo revolutionized the art form by infusing unprecedented movement into stone.
26. The Mud Maid by Sue Hill, located in the Lost Garden of Heligan, Cornwall, UK.
Depending on the time of the year, the mud maid’s hair and clothes change when the seasonal plants and moss grow over the sculpture.More: Mud Maid – Living sculpture by Sue and Pete Hill (5 photos and video).
27. Departure, a stunning bronze sculpture by artist George Lundeen, highlighted by the frost.
The sculpture is subtly highlighted by a layer of frost, enhancing the scene with a sense of cold and quiet intimacy, as if capturing a moment of departure or waiting.
28. The Resting Boxer, crafted more than 2,000 years ago, is one of the most realistic sculptures ever made and one of the finest examples of bronze sculptures to have survived from the ancient world.
It was excavated in Rome in 1885. Its incredible features, such as its pose, gaze, broken nose, cauliflower ears, scarred face, and bruised eyes, have been enchanting the world ever since.
30. The mesmerizing details of The West Wind, a surreal marble sculpture by American artist Thomas Ridgeway Gould.
Gould’s masterpiece likely drew inspiration from Percy Shelley’s “Ode to the West Wind,” in which the west wind serves as an allegory for the cyclical nature of change and revolution:More: Sculptures That Blend With Nature (10 Photos)
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Fragmented travelers by Bruno Catalano (10 Photos) - STREET ART UTOPIA
Embracing the Journey: Bruno Catalano’s Vision In the vast and versatile world of sculpture, few artists can make a claim to a style so unique that it becomes instantly recognizable. Bruno Catalano is one such artist.Vidar (Street Art Utopia)
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